Bachelor's67 grads tracked
Marine Sciences at Texas A & M University at Galveston
Ranked 1st of 2 bachelor's programs in Marine Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,184
middle 50%: $24,390 – $48,715
Median · 5 years out
$62,520
middle 50%: $45,979 – $85,664
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Marine Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Texas A & M University at Galveston's bachelor's program in Marine Sciences earn a median $35,184 one year after graduating, rising to $62,520 by year five. Figures are based on 67 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,650 total interest
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